The Teaching Profession

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Year and Course: __________________________________________________________________

1. Philippines’ Elementary Curriculum emphasizes on the development of the skills in writing, counting, and
reading. This manifests the great consideration given to this philosophy.

A. Idealism C. Progressivism
B. Naturalism D. Essentialism

Rationalization
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2. A school principal emphasizes the importance of humanities in the curriculum. To which educational philosophy
dies he adhere?

A. Existentialism C. Perennialism
B. Essentialism D. Positivism

Rationalization
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3. If a student believes in this passage “ One cannot see perfection but I long for it” then, the student can be
regarded as:

A. Empiricist C. Naturalist
B. Idealist D. Humanist

Rationalization
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4. When a teacher emphasizes that man’s senses should be trusted because this is the only way to acquire
knowledge, the teacher is regarded as _____________

A. Naturalist C. Empiricist
B. Realist D. Pragmatist

Rationalization
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5. Teacher Edward believes that his students must have the freedom to accomplish their destiny. He is a
_____________.

A. Existentialist C. Progressivist
B. Idealist D. Humanist

Rationalization
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6. If a teacher employs more cooperative learning in helping students develop social virtues, then the teacher is
governed by what philosophy?

A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Perennialism D. Progressivism

Rationalization
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7. In the recent curricular revisions, the humanities are gradually replaced by technical courses that bear practical
consequences. This shows that curricular direction is toward _________.

A. Pragmatism C. Idealism
B. Realism D. Essentialism

Rationalization
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8. Giving of rewards and reinforcement are the primary technique of this philosophical point of view.

A. Existentialism C. Perennialism
B. Behaviorism D. Progressivism

Rationalization
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9. The Values Education program teaches faith, hope, and love, and values which are believed to be permanent
values whether they be valued by people or not. Upon what philosophy is this anchored?

A. Idealism C. Realism
B. Existentialism D. Pragmatism

Rationalization
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Reference/Source: MET Reviewer for Licensure Examination for Teachers